A thousand kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea, the desert city of Agadez has become an outpost of European migration policy. For centuries, the nomadic Tuareg have been transporting people across the desert here—until new laws labeled them as human smugglers. Germany and Europe are investing millions in local security, and the U.S. is deploying drones. But what good are border controls without economic prospects for the people? A mayor, a journalist, and a merchant share their stories—until a military coup in 2023 changes everything.
The film screening is presented in cooperation with "Flüchtlingsrat Thüringen e.V. (Eng. Refugee Council Thuringia)".
Leonie Jantzer has been invited as a speaker. She will report on the political situation in Niger and will be available to answer questions. As an activist with Alarme Phone Sahara and Afrique Europe Interact, she tracks migration flows in the Sahel-Sahara region.
The presentation will be in German; please let us know in advance if you need a (whispered) translation into another language. The film will be shown in German, French, Hausa, and Tamashek with German subtitles. We’re asking for a solidarity contribution of 0 to 15 €, pay what you can. If you can’t afford the solidarity contribution, please email us at pg-kino@freiraumjenaev.de and we’ll find a solution.
Das Projekt wird gefördert durch die Thüringer Staatskanzlei und durch den FEUERWEHRTOPF der LAG Soziokultur Thüringen mit Mitteln des Thüringer Ministeriums für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur.
Der inhaltliche Vortrag findet in Kooperation mit dem Flüchtlingsrat Thüringen e.V. statt und wird gefördert von: PRO ASYL und DenkBunt - Thüringer Landesprogramm für Demokratie, Toleranz und Weltoffenheit mit Mitteln des Thüringer Ministeriums für Soziales, Gesundheit, Arbeit und Familie.
